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House Speaker Johnson condemns 'antisemitic, illegitimate' ICC decision

US House Speaker Mike Johnson condemns International Criminal Court's (decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, calls on Biden to act against ICC.

House Speaker Johnson condemns 'antisemitic, illegitimate' ICC decision

Israeli wins gold in international karate tournament

A 9-year-old from Mazkeret Batya won first place despite having joined the competition almost at the last minute.

Israeli wins gold in international karate tournament

Kim Jong Un:

Kim Jong Un: Korean peninsula facing an unprecedented risk of nuclear war

North Korean leader accuses the United States of escalating tensions and provocations, says the Korean peninsula is facing an unprecedented risk of nuclear war.

Kim Jong Un: Korean peninsula facing an unprecedented risk of nuclear war

Ambassador Herzog:

Ambassador Herzog: ICC decision is a mockery of the court

Israel’s Ambassador to the US denounces ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: The world has turned on its head.

Ambassador Herzog: ICC decision is a mockery of the court

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general

Trump nominates former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as the next Attorney General of the United States after Gaetz's withdrawal due to fallout from investigation against him.

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general

Nighttime barrage on Haifa:

Nighttime barrage on Haifa: Five rockets fired, some of them intercepted

Sirens sounded in Haifa and the area. IDF says five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Some of the projectiles were intercepted.

Nighttime barrage on Haifa: Five rockets fired, some of them intercepted

'A dark day for justice'

IHF denounces ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders: A dark day for justice

Israel Heritage Foundation Executive Director Rabbi David Katz says "the ICC's actions undermine its credibility and demonstrate a disturbing disregard for Jewish life."

IHF denounces ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders: A dark day for justice

Ambulances spotted at Mar-a-Lago turn out to be a false alarm

Concerns raised for the safety and health of Trump after reports that two ambulances and several vans full of Secret Service officers had driven out of Mar-a-Lago, but the vehicles were part of Vance’s motorcade.

Ambulances spotted at Mar-a-Lago turn out to be a false alarm

A-G condemns ICC decision:

A-G condemns ICC decision: Israel is considering its next legal steps

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara condemns ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: The decision is baseless, regrettable and fundamentally wrong.

A-G condemns ICC decision: Israel is considering its next legal steps

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'What in God’s name are they talking about in The Hague?'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the ICC's decision to issue arrest warrants and said it was made by 'a rogue prosecutor who is trying to extricate himself from sexual harassment charges, and by biased judges who are motivated by antisemitic sentiments.'

Netanyahu: 'What in God’s name are they talking about in The Hague?'

Search for missing man reignited near Beit Shemesh

A special search day was held this week for the missing Yoram Fliter after the discovery of some of his personal effects in a national park.

Search for missing man reignited near Beit Shemesh

White House:

White House: 'US rejects ICC decision, process was flawed'

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre explains that the ICC Chief Prosecutor did not give Israel a fair chance, calling into question the credibility of the investigation and the court's decision.

White House: 'US rejects ICC decision, process was flawed'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'The court that was founded to defend humanity is now its enemy'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked the ICC's decision to issue arrest warrants against him and former Defense Minister Gallant: 'This is an antisemitic move.'

Netanyahu: 'The court that was founded to defend humanity is now its enemy'

Smotrich may prevent money transfers to PA due to ICC warrants

Finance Minister Smotrich is considering taking action in the against the Palestinian Authority due to their activities against Israel in international institutions.

Smotrich may prevent money transfers to PA due to ICC warrants

Between antisemitism and antizionism - after October 7th

European Jewish Association officials explain the impacts of the war on antisemitism in Europe and the USA.

Between antisemitism and antizionism - after October 7th

Staff Sergeant Ron Epshtein fell in battle in Gaza

SSG Epshtein, 19 from Nesher, was a soldier in the Tzabar Battalion of the Givati Brigade. He was killed in a mortar strike in Jabaliya.

Staff Sergeant Ron Epshtein fell in battle in Gaza

New bill to ensure Israeli products are labeled as such

the Anti-BDS Labeling Act seeks to prohibit the Biden-Harris administration from reversing current guidelines that require Israeli goods produced in areas where Israel exercises the relevant authorities to be labeled as 'Made in Israel.'

New bill to ensure Israeli products are labeled as such

ICC Chief Prosecutor:

ICC Chief Prosecutor: 'I call on all countries to respect the court's decision'

International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan summed up the proceedings which led to the issuing of warrants for Israel's PM and fmr. Defense Minister and wrote: 'Our collective mind and focus should be on the victims of international crimes in Israel and in the State of Palestine.'

ICC Chief Prosecutor: 'I call on all countries to respect the court's decision'

Report:

Report: Israel prepared list of actions against ICC for Trump admin

Israel has compiled a list of suggested actions and sanctions against both the court and even specific individuals in it.

Report: Israel prepared list of actions against ICC for Trump admin

With soldiers' help:

With soldiers' help: How settlement movement leader Daniella Weiss entered the Gaza Strip

A military jeep picked up Daniella Weiss, without authorization of the top brass, and took her into a closed military zone in Gaza where she scouted out potential locations for a Jewish community.

With soldiers' help: How settlement movement leader Daniella Weiss entered the Gaza Strip

'A dark day for justice'

'A dark day for justice' | Officials from Israel and the world condemn ICC decision

After the ICC issues arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant, elected officials in Israel and around the world respond.

'A dark day for justice' | Officials from Israel and the world condemn ICC decision

Live:

Funeral of Ze'ev (Jabo) Hanoch Erlich

The funeral of Ze'ev Erlich, scholar of the Land of Israel, resident of Ofra, who was killed in Lebanon, is taking place now.

Funeral of Ze'ev (Jabo) Hanoch Erlich

Military analyst:

Military analyst: Agreement between Israel and Lebanon is filled with holes

Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua warns against proposed agreement with Lebanon, says he wishes Israel had a 'normal opposition.'

Military analyst: Agreement between Israel and Lebanon is filled with holes

The Cave of the Patriarchs: What's really inside?

OU Israel publishes special video detailing the history of Me'arat Hamachpelah, the Cave of the Patriarchs, and the ancient gems of the holy city of Hebron, and why it is so important to the Jewish people. Watch.

The Cave of the Patriarchs: What's really inside?

Award-winning actor:

Award-winning actor: 'Let everyone in Gaza die of hunger until the hostages come home'

Israel should have paused all humanitarian aid to Gaza at the start of the war in order to release all the hostages, Israeli actor Uri Gavriel says.

Award-winning actor: 'Let everyone in Gaza die of hunger until the hostages come home'

Nine terrorists eliminated in Jenin

During a 48-hour Jenin-area counterterrorism operation: Security forces eliminate nine terrorists in ground and aerial strikes, destroy dozens of explosives, and arrest wanted suspects.

Nine terrorists eliminated in Jenin

ISA head to hostage families:

ISA head to hostage families: Protests might toughen Hamas position

Hostage families asked Bar about holding demonstrations against government ministers' claims that they were undermining negotiations. 'This could toughen Hamas' positions,' he said.

ISA head to hostage families: Protests might toughen Hamas position

3rd injury in battle:

3rd injury in battle: Heroic Golani commander injured in Lebanon

Golani Commander (res.) Yoav Yarom, who lost his leg in Lebanon in 1993 and was wounded by gunfire in Samaria in 2001, suffers moderate injuries in Lebanon.

3rd injury in battle: Heroic Golani commander injured in Lebanon

Disclosed:

Indictment filed against 3 terrorists who planned to assassinate Ben Gvir and his son

'I will continue to work towards stricter imprisonment conditions for terrorists, sovereignty in Israel, distribution of guns, and for the ultimate victory over our enemies - no terrorist will intimidate me,' says Ben Gvir.

Indictment filed against 3 terrorists who planned to assassinate Ben Gvir and his son

For 20 minutes

IDF monitors UAV fired from Lebanon for 20 minutes

Sirens activated in communities in the Western Galilee. IDF monitors and intercepts UAV launched from Lebanon. Fragments from the interception fall in Nahariya, no injuries reported.

IDF monitors UAV fired from Lebanon for 20 minutes

PA blasts US over UN Security Council veto

PA chairman's office says US veto of Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza encourages Israel to persist in its "crimes" against the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples.

PA blasts US over UN Security Council veto

Over antisemitic posters

4 U. of Rochester students facing criminal mischief charges over antisemitic posters

Four students facing felony criminal mischief charges after allegedly posting “Wanted” posters targeting Jewish faculty members at the University of Rochester.

4 U. of Rochester students facing criminal mischief charges over antisemitic posters

'I feel like bin Laden'

'I feel like bin Laden': Florida man arrested over plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange

Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, a homeless man from Florida, arrested following an FBI investigation that included undercover recordings of him allegedly making incriminating statements.

'I feel like bin Laden': Florida man arrested over plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange

London:

London: Police investigating after woman sets fire to Israeli flag

London Metropolitan Police launch investigation into an incident in which a woman set fire to an Israeli flag at a venue hosting an event for Jewish university students.

London: Police investigating after woman sets fire to Israeli flag

State Department spokesman:

State Department spokesman: UNSC resolution didn't link hostage release to a ceasefire

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller explains that the US chose to veto resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza because it failed to link between a ceasefire and a hostage release.

State Department spokesman: UNSC resolution didn't link hostage release to a ceasefire

Human rights expert:

Human rights expert: US entertained idea of not vetoing until the last minute

Prof. Anne Bayefsky comments on Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire which the US vetoed: Now is not the time to lose focus. A Biden December surprise is still a distinct possibility.

Human rights expert: US entertained idea of not vetoing until the last minute

Ze'ev Erlich, scholar of the Land of Israel, killed in Lebanon

Erlich, 71, was an expert on the history of the Land of Israel. According to an initial investigation he was killed while inspecting an archeological site in Lebanon after embedding with troops without proper authorization.

Ze'ev Erlich, scholar of the Land of Israel, killed in Lebanon

London:

London: Police say Imam's prayer calling to destroy Jewish homes not hate crime

Metropolitan police accused of 'two-tiered policing' after Imam's call to curse and destroy the homes of Jews weeks after October 7 said to fail to meet 'threshold' of a hate crime.

London: Police say Imam's prayer calling to destroy Jewish homes not hate crime

Watch:

Watch: Jordanian helicopters deliver aid to Gaza

8 helicopters from Jordan deliver 720 boxes of food, medical equipment, and hygiene equipment to Gaza.

Watch: Jordanian helicopters deliver aid to Gaza

Cleared for publication:

SFC (res.) Eitan Ben Ami killed in building collapse in Lebanon

Sergeant First Class (res.) Eitan Ben Ami, 22, from Jerusalem, was a soldier in the Commando Brigade's Maglan Reservist Unit.

SFC (res.) Eitan Ben Ami killed in building collapse in Lebanon